Hey, listen— we’re getting a “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” follow-up with Brad Pitt, and in these sequel-crazy times, would you be at all shocked if Paul Thomas Anderson made a “One Battle After Another” spin-off?
Teyana Taylor, Oscar-nominated for her role as Perfidia in PTA’s film, tells IndieWire that she’s discussed, in fact begged, with the director the possibility of a sequel centered on her character:
[I tell Paul] “we need to see what Perfidia did in those 16 years.” But Perfidia and Willa need some scenes together. When Willa walked out the door in that last scene, I said, “Where’s she really going? Is she going to free Deandra? Is she going to find her mommy?” I love that it’s still hopeful, and it’s room for a little part two in there somewhere.
Now, how far along have these talks actually gone? It’s one thing to tell PTA that he should make a Perfidia movie, but it’s a whole other to actually convince him to do it. Apparently, PTA is listening..
The conversations are very, very real. I want to give everybody confirmation that I am currently begging PTA to give us that. I’m begging him to give us that.
For now, this is all speculation, and I’d honestly prefer Paul Thomas Anderson to tackle an entirely original story for his next film, far from One Battle. Still, Taylor nudging him about this potential project, tossing ideas his way, and him not saying no—well, that means something.